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SW Florida Fishing: May Moon …
May 15, 2025
BY CAPT. JOE LECLAIR
As always this is one of the best times of the year to be fishing charlotte harbor. With all the boats chasing the tarpon it also makes it a great time of year to wade for sn…
Overwashed sand must follow DEP process to go back on beach
May 15, 2025
Lee County reminds residents who may still have sand in their yards from the last hurricane season to dispose of it properly. Beachfront residents with overwashed sand on their property must follow…
Three Lee Commissioners visit Boca Grande to hear concerns about proposed parking ordinance
May 13, 2025
At a packed meeting at Lighthouse United Methodist Church today, three Lee County Commissioners came to hear residents talk about a proposed parking ordinance for Boca Grande.
Commissioners Davi…
FWC issues reminder on best tarpon practices
May 13, 2025
Tarpon season is in full swing and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding anglers to use these best fishing practices to keep silver kings reigning for generations to com…
Beach access: Parking enforcement costs are question for Florida towns
May 9, 2025
BY MARCY SHORTUSE
As the ongoing debate about parking continues through this summer (see p. 1), there are still questions, as a formal plan has not been released. One issue is enforcement. If a…
Commissioners at May 13 parking meeting
May 8, 2025
Two Lee County Commissioners, Cecil Pendergrass and David Mulicka, are scheduled to be in Boca Grade for a community forum on the issue of parking on Gasparilla Island. The meeting is at 2 p.m. on T…
Fox 4 takes Boca parking ‘Live at 6’
May 8, 2025
Fox 4 WFTX came to Boca Grande on Monday to interview merchants concerned about a Lee County parking ordinance. Above, Nikki Heimann and Gary Cross with reporter Kaitlin Knapp. Right, a screens…
Bissell Pet Foundation shelter program assists Suncoast Humane
May 8, 2025
Bissell Pet Foundation’s program Empty the Shelters returns this spring from May 1-15, 2025. This lifesaving initiative helps make adoption more affordable by sponsoring reduced fees of $70 or less…
Gasparilla Road lane closings for county guardrail repairs
May 8, 2025
The right-hand, northbound lane of Gasparilla Road between Marathon Boulevard and Anchor Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15, to repair a damaged guar…
Sheriff honored by House Speaker
May 8, 2025
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell was cited by House Speaker Mike Johnson for his work with immigration and the Trump Administration.
In a list of 100 Americans who helped in the first 100 d…